Includes bibliographical references (pages 359-370) and index.
New York City's famed Strang Cancer Prevention Center is a leading cancer research centers that advocates promoting cure through early detection. Affiliated with the Cornell Medical Center, Strang is the oldest cancer-prevention institute in the country and has been instrumental in developing early screening and prevention programs, as well as nutrition counseling that stresses the major role of diet in cancer prevention. This updated edition of The Strang Cancer Prevention Center Cookbook, which was originally published by Dutton in 1998, includes the latest cutting-edge nutritional and scientific data on cancer.; Including contributions from many of the most distinguished chefs in America, this unique health book offers a tantalizing collection of more than 150 recipes for appetizers, soups, salads, sides, entrees, even desserts that are simple to prepare - and filled with nutrients. Complete with the very latest information about the crucial link between diet and health, The Strang Cancer Prevention Center Cookbook introduces nature's own powerful cancer-fighting agents, such as the phytochemicals found in many fruits and vegetables. In addition, the authors explore simple lifestyle goals that can further reduce one's risk of cancer.